The missionaries at Diarbekir now enjoyed the very welcome protection of W.R.Holmes, Esq., the newly appointed English Consul.

Dr.Nutting's professional services to the Pasha, in a dangerous illness, soon after his arrival, gave him an introduction to almost all the officers of the government and influential Moslems in the city, and obtained for him a public expression of the Pasha's gratitude.

Instead of stonings in the streets, without redress, as under the preceding Pasha, the missionaries received respectful treatment, and had free access to all classes.

Mr.Walker found the state of things better than he anticipated.

Certain disaffected members of the Protestant community had repented of their errors.
Persecution had not shaken the faith of any in the church.